11 preschools near Long Beach, CA, including Montessori and other private programs. Compare approach, tuition, hours, and location — then save your shortlist.
Montessori Children's House
5550 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815
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A Montessori preschool located in the Los Altos area of east Long Beach.
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Montessori method; primary program with activities and materials suited to each child's development, respecting each child's path toward independence
Ages served: 2 to 5 years
Teacher credentials: States it provides qualified teachers and staff
Marina Montessori School
2301 Ximeno Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
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A Montessori school on Ximeno Avenue in east Long Beach.
🛡️ State licensing record — Licensed · capacity 45 · 0 serious deficiencies (Type A) · 0 substantiated complaints · last inspected 3/27/2026.
CA Community Care Licensing · license 198002033. The state publishes counts and outcomes, not the allegation text — request the full report from CDSS with the control number. How to read this record →
Published tuition(from the school's own site)
3 days/week · 9:00 am-3:00 pm — $890/month
3 days/week, full day · 7:00 am-6:00 pm — $1,250/month
4 days/week · 9:00 am-3:00 pm — $1,040/month
4 days/week, full day · 7:00 am-6:00 pm — $1,560/month
5 days/week · 9:00 am-3:00 pm — $1,190/month
5 days/week, full day · 7:00 am-6:00 pm — $1,780/month
Fees: Enrollment fee (due with application) $100 · Late pick-up after 6:00 pm $5 per minute
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Montessori method, concrete-to-abstract; Language Arts, Phonics, Math
Languages: Spanish language and culture
Extracurricular: Dance, Art, Music
Ages served: 2 to 9 years
Hours: Core 9:00 am-3:00 pm; 3-hour extended daycare option; full day 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Withdrawal: No refunds for absences due to illness or vacation; tuition due the 1st of each month; no adjustment for school holidays
Montessori on Elm
930 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
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A Montessori preschool on Elm Avenue in downtown Long Beach.
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Montessori method with a prepared environment; toddler, preschool, and elementary programs; emphasis on behavior regulation, problem-solving, responsibility, and collaboration
A Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool on Linden Avenue in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood.
🛡️ State licensing record — Licensed · capacity 117 · 0 serious deficiencies (Type A) · 0 substantiated complaints · last inspected 2/6/2026.
CA Community Care Licensing · license 198015461. The state publishes counts and outcomes, not the allegation text — request the full report from CDSS with the control number. How to read this record →
Approach: Reggio Emilia-inspired; anti-bias, humanistic education; environment as the 'third teacher'; child-centered project work
Extracurricular: Wise Owls (school-age program)
Ages served: 2 years through 4+ years (by September of the enrollment year)
Hours: Open 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Mon-Fri; core program 8:00 am-4:00 pm; optional aftercare 4:00-5:00 pm
Meals: Included
Allergy policy: Nut-free environment; menu planning considers students' food allergies and special needs
Nature's Edge Child Development Center
2700 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804
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A play-based, Reggio-inspired child development center on East 7th Street in the Rose Park area of Long Beach.
🛡️ State licensing record — Licensed · capacity 45 · 0 serious deficiencies (Type A) · 1 substantiated complaint · last inspected 3/17/2026.
CA Community Care Licensing · license 198013871. The state publishes counts and outcomes, not the allegation text — request the full report from CDSS with the control number. How to read this record →
Fees: Registration fee (one-time, per child) $100 · Security deposit (equals one week's tuition) one week's tuition
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based / emergent curriculum ('the child is the curriculum'); self-paced play; mixed-age groupings
Languages: Spanish lessons offered
Extracurricular: Spanish lessons; weekly yoga
Ages served: 2 years old until they enter first grade
Calendar: Year-round
Meals: Included
Staff ratios: 1:8 in the 2s and 3s classes
Potty-training: Not required
Parkcrest Preschool
5950 Parkcrest St, Long Beach, CA 90808
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A church-affiliated preschool on Parkcrest Street in the Carson Park area of Long Beach.
🛡️ State licensing record — Licensed · capacity 90 · 0 serious deficiencies (Type A) · 2 minor · 2 substantiated complaints · last inspected 1/23/2026.
CA Community Care Licensing · license 191602162. The state publishes counts and outcomes, not the allegation text — request the full report from CDSS with the control number. How to read this record →
Published tuition(from the school's own site)
Core Program (2-Day) · Tue & Thu, 9:00am-1:00pm — $345/month
Core Program (3-Day) · Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00am-1:00pm — $463/month
Core Program (5-Day) · Mon-Fri, 9:00am-1:00pm — $633/month
Early Start add-on (5-Day) · 8:00am-9:00am — $82/month
Stay & Play add-on (5-Day) · 1:00pm-4:00pm — $165/month
Approach: Intentional learning: structured, developmentally appropriate academics with hands-on, teacher-guided experiences; early literacy, math, social-emotional growth; Christ-centered with Bible lessons, science, and creative arts
Ages served: 2 years, 9 months through entry into Kindergarten (summer sessions from 2 years, 6 months)
Hours: Core 9:00am-1:00pm; optional Early Start 8:00am-9:00am; optional Stay & Play 1:00pm-4:00pm; 2/3/5-Day options
Allergy policy: Works with families to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions; may provide allergy-safe alternatives or ask families to supply allergy-safe snacks
Potty-training: Required
Sick policy: Children who are ill should remain home until symptom-free
Los Altos United Methodist Preschool
5950 E Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90815
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A church-affiliated preschool on East Willow Street in the Los Altos neighborhood of Long Beach.
🛡️ State licensing record — Licensed · capacity 50 · 0 serious deficiencies (Type A) · 0 substantiated complaints · last inspected 10/10/2025.
CA Community Care Licensing · license 191602056. The state publishes counts and outcomes, not the allegation text — request the full report from CDSS with the control number. How to read this record →
All Day (2 days) · Tue/Thu, 7:00am-5:30pm — $520/month
All Day (3 days) · Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:00am-5:30pm — $695/month
All Day (5 days) · Mon-Fri, 7:00am-5:30pm — $965/month
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Learning through play: circle time, creative art, dramatic play, language/library, math/manipulatives, music/movement, outdoor exploration, science/sensory, and weekly praise time
Extracurricular: Weekly praise time
Hours: Preschool 9:00am-1:00pm; All Day 7:00am-5:30pm; Monday-Friday
Potty-training: Not required
Belmont Shore Children's Center
30 S Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803
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A preschool on South Termino Avenue in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach.
Fees: Enrollment fee (one-time) $100
Program details(from the school's own site)
Approach: Full-time, play-based developmental curriculum with weekly themes: art, music, science, cooking, nutrition, socialization, critical thinking, community, multicultural awareness, STEAM, and language arts; kindergarten prep
Ages served: 18 months to 6 years (Guppies 18-36 months, Penguins 2-3, Seahorse 3-4, Dolphins 4-5)
Hours: 7:00am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday
Bethany Lutheran Preschool
5100 E Arbor Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808
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A church-affiliated preschool on Arbor Road in the Lakewood Village area of Long Beach.
Published tuition(from the school's own site)
Part-Time, 3 days (1st child) · 8:30am-12:00 noon — $5,250/year
Part-Time, 5 days (1st child) · 8:30am-12:00 noon — $7,150/year
Full-Day, 3 days (1st child) · 7:00am-5:30pm — $7,150/year
Full-Day, 5 days (1st child) · 7:00am-5:30pm — $10,100/year
Approach: Whole-child approach for kindergarten readiness; Christian (Lutheran) program with National Lutheran Schools Accreditation; families need not be Lutheran
Staff ratios: Approx. 1:8 in younger classes and 1:12 in older classes during the instructional portion of the day
Potty-training: Not required
Sick policy: Children must be symptom-free 48 hours without medication to return; excluded for temperature above 99F with any other symptom, or vomiting/diarrhea within 48 hours; also lice/nits, undiagnosed rash, conjunctivitis, ringworm, impetigo, hand-foot-mouth
Dress code: Comfortable clothing that can be easily laundered
Preschool tuition in Long Beach depends on the program, the schedule (half-day vs. full-day), and the approach — Montessori and full-day private programs usually cost more than part-time or co-op options. Where a school publishes pricing it's shown on its listing above; otherwise ask the school for a current quote. Our guide on how much preschool costs shows how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies, TK, and Head Start that can lower it.
What preschool approaches are available in Long Beach?
First Cubby lists Montessori, progressive, Reggio Emilia and play-based programs in Long Beach, among others. Each school's approach is shown on its listing.
How much is preschool tuition in Long Beach?
Preschool tuition in Long Beach varies widely by program, schedule (half- vs. full-day), and approach — Montessori and full-day private programs typically cost more. Pricing is shown on a listing where the school publishes it; otherwise contact the school. Our guide on how much preschool costs explains how to compare the real price, and how to afford preschool covers subsidies and free options.
Are there Montessori preschools in Long Beach?
Yes — 4 Montessori programs are listed in Long Beach above. Montessori classrooms are child-led and mixed-age with hands-on materials; see our guide on what Montessori is.
Are the preschools in Long Beach private?
Most standalone preschools in Long Beach are private (tuition-based). Free and lower-cost options can exist too — Transitional Kindergarten, state pre-K, and Head Start — which our guides on preschool cost and how to afford preschool explain.
How do I choose a preschool in Long Beach?
Shortlist nearby schools, then tour your top choices. Our guides on how to choose a preschool and the questions to ask on a tour walk you through it step by step.